Robotic Cervical Traction: Cadaveric Facet Dislocation Biomechanical Testing.

Study Design: Basic science.

Objective: To characterize robotically controlled cervical traction applied to intact and C4-C5 facet injury cadaveric models and compare the radiographic results with those of weight-pulley traction.

Summary Of Background Data: Manual application of weight-pulley cervical traction for dislocated facet reduction or cervical deformity correction has many limitations.

Impact of Cage Material (PEEK vs. Titanium) on Subsidence, Fusion, and Patient-reported Outcomes After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To assess potential risk factors for cage subsidence after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), specifically comparing polyetheretherketone (PEEK) versus titanium cages.

Summary Of Background Data: PEEK and titanium cages are commonly used for arthrodesis in TLIF.

Exploring the rationale for prescribing ankle-foot orthoses and supramalleolar orthoses to children with cerebral palsy among pediatric orthotists in Australia.

Objectives: To explore the rationale for prescribing ankle-foot orthoses and supramalleolar orthoses in children with cerebral palsy among pediatric orthotists in Australia.

Methods: Purposive, convenience, and snowballing sampling were used to recruit pediatric orthotists across Australia. Semistructured interviews were recorded and transcribed.

Patent Rights and Infringement Claims in Spine Surgery in the United States: A Primer for Neurosurgeons.

Background And Objectives: Despite the importance of patent rights and the prevalence of patent infringement claims in spine surgery, no study to date has comprehensively assessed this topic. Therefore we investigated patent infringement claims in the United States within the field of spine surgery. We also provide neurosurgeons with a basic knowledge of patent law.